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Ohio University receives first award from Rural Health Transformation Fund
The $10 million award is Ohio's first disbursement from a $202 million federal fund meant to offset Medicaid cuts to rural healthcare.
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Vivek Ramaswamy’s private jet habit goes international with Paris trip on Fourth of July
Vivek Ramaswamy reportedly took a private jet from Ohio to Paris, France to celebrate America's 250th birthday as he campaigns to be the Buckeye State’s next governor.
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Report: Trump policies have cost Ohio households $2,175, among highest in U.S.
The report attributes costs to tariffs, energy, gas and health care policy votes by Ohio's Republican-dominated delegation.
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Ohio attorney general candidates call for more transparency from JobsOhio after ethics complaint
Democratic candidate Kulewicz filed the complaint, alleging JobsOhio chair Josh Rubin steered a $100 million nuclear reactor fund to his lobbying client AEP.
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Ohio Supreme Court upholds utility commission decision allowing coal plant bailout fee
The court rejected arguments from manufacturers and environmental groups that utilities overcharged customers $115 million for unprofitable coal plants.
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Bill would give more independence to Ohio’s civic centers one year after Senate Bill 1 took effect
University professors' group warns the bill will force schools to prioritize the civic centers' funding, driving up tuition for other students.
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Why Ohio Democrats nearly caught Republicans in primary election turnout
Post-election voter data shows turnout among Republicans dropped while more previously unaffiliated voters requested Democratic ballots.
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Ramaswamy’s income-tax plan could drive 20% property-tax increase, analysis finds
Innovation Ohio estimates eliminating Ohio's income tax could force a 20% property-tax increase statewide to fund schools, complicating Ramaswamy's dual promise to cut both.
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Jon Husted opposes making the wealthy pay their fair share into Social Security
Husted opposes the bipartisan plan to lift the Social Security payroll tax cap, which would require higher earners to pay more into the system.
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More than 15,000 acres of Ohio public land approved to be fracked by out-of-state companies
Gov. DeWine just signed a bill to speed up fracking approvals on state parks, as the commission approved $241 million in bids from Texas and Oklahoma companies.
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Immigrant advocates give next steps for Ohio Haitians after TPS termination
With work permits expiring July 1, Ohio advocates urge Haitian TPS holders to seek legal aid, plan for deportation, and prepare U.S. citizen children.
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Study says 30% of women in Ohio didn’t get needed reproductive care
Young people, those with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ individuals reported the most difficulty accessing care, despite Ohio's 2023 ballot measure legalizing abortion.
